Side event to Davos WEF 2026

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 1

17.00-18.45 Arctic Innovation Sparks: Startup pitching 

19:30–21:30 Finnish Coctails 

Venue: Davos (Address given out only after the enrolment) 

REGISTER HERE

About the Event

Arctic Innovation Sparks: Finland Cocktails is an invitation-only, high-level networking event bringing together leaders from Finland’s Innovation ecosystem, investors and international decision-makers.

Hosted by the Finnish Chambers of Commerce of Luxembourg and Switzerland, the evening reflects Finland’s commitment to fostering constructive international dialogue, celebrating cutting-edge innovation, and strengthening cross-border collaboration in the spirit of the World Economic Forum. The main event will be open by Ville Tavio is Minister for Foreign Trade and Development and a Member of the Finnish Parliament. 

The event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Finnish, Nordic, and international influencers across:

• Emerging and deep technologies
• Green energy and sustainability solutions
• Security, resilience, and future infrastructure

The event is done in collaboration with and as part of the Wealth & Family Office Forum – Davos edition 2026 powered by Basel Investor Forum organized at the same venue throughout the day. If you are interested in the program, you find HERE more info.

Audience

• Governmental and institutional representatives
• C-level executives from the private sector
• Investors and family office representatives
• Selected high-growth startups

Program 17:00–18:45 Artic Innovation Sparks: Startups’ session

if you like to join this session, let us know-or make the SEPERATE enrolment HERE

• Welcome & opening remarks
• Startup pitching & introductions
• Q&A

19:30–21:00 : Arctic Innovation Sparks and Finland Cocktails

• Welcome & opening remarks

  Ville Tavio is Minister for Foreign Trade and Development and a Member of the Finnish Parliament.

  Having graduated with a Master of Laws degree, Tavio established a law firm specialising in litigation. In this regard, he followed in his family’s footsteps, being a third-generation lawyer.

  Tavio has over ten years‘ experience in municipal politics. Tavio first entered Parliament in 2015 where he has chaired the Finns Party Parliamentary Group and served as a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the Grand Committee and the Legal Affairs Committee.

• Finnish startups short intro and pitching session
• Arctic-inspired cocktails both inside and outdoors by cozy fireplace;
  Drinks, food & networking

Why Attend

• Gain insight into Finland’s key innovation drivers
• Discover Nordic solutions shaping global markets
• Exchange views with international leaders and investors
• Build meaningful connections in an exclusive Davos setting

Contact Organizers:

Chamber of Commerce Finland- Switzerland
– Anu-Maaria Calamnius-Puhakka anumaaria.calamnius-puhakka@handelskammer-fin.ch    
Finland Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg
– Irene Mäkelä-Brunnekreef  irene@finchamlux.com